Wisconsin Administrative Code

Trans 212.11 Reporting. The reporting of bridge and tunnel inspections shall be as follows: (1) Each authority having jurisdiction over a bridge or tunnel shall submit the inspection and inventory data in HSIS following the requirements in Section 1.2.5.7 of the SIM. When HSIS is…

Trans 212.12 County status under department direction. When a county highway commissioner of a county containing a bridge or tunnel that has failed to be inspected, posted, or closed receives notice and direction from the department to perform the inspection, perform the inspecti…

Trans 212.13 Compliance and county costs. Counties acting upon notice and direction from the department to perform the inspection, perform the interim inspection, keep records, post or close bridges or tunnels on local roads that are not under county jurisdiction shall be reimbur…

Trans 213.02 Definitions. In this chapter: (1) “Bridge” means a structure, including supports, erected over a depression or an obstruction, such as water, highway, or railway, having a track or passageway for carrying traffic or other moving loads, and having an opening measured …

Trans 213.03 Administration. (1) DETERMINATION OF A local bridge project is eligible for funds under s. 84.18, Stats., if it meets the following criteria: (a) The bridge has observed deficiencies documented in the most recent inspection. (d) The bridge has not been programmed for…

Trans 214.01 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to provide uniform minimum design standards for the improvement of town road bridges in accordance with ss. 82.50 and 82.51, Stats. History: Cr. Register, March, 1982, No. 315, eff. 4-1-82; corrections made under

Trans 214.02 Applicability. This chapter applies to improvements on all highway bridges for which a town has the responsibility of maintenance. Trans 214.03 Trans 214.04 Definitions. Minimum design standards. (3) XH-15Y means the gross vehicle load imposed by a standard four-whee…

Trans 214.03 Definitions. In this chapter: (1) XADTY means average daily traffic, calculated as the annual average number of vehicles traveling over a particular portion of highway within a 24-hour period. (2) XBridge design loadY means the maximum vehicle loading that a bridge i…

Trans 214.04 Minimum design standards. The following minimum standards for bridge design load and bridge width are established for improvements on town road bridges: History: Cr. Register, March, 1982, No. 315, eff. 4-1-82. TRAFFIC VOLUME

Trans 215.01 Purpose. In accordance with s. 84.11, Stats., this chapter sets forth the methods used by the department of transportation for determining the eligibility of evaluating and administering local high-cost bridge construction projects. Note: This chapter is so closely a…

Trans 215.02 Definitions. In this chapter: (1) XConstructionY includes reconstruction or new construction. (2) XDepartmentY means the Wisconsin department of transportation. (3) XBridgeY means a structure erected over a depression or an obstruction, such as water, a highway, or a…

Trans 215.03 Eligibility and project extent. (1) Projects which are eligible for financing under this chapter include: (a) Local high-cost bridges which have a sufficiency rating of less than 20. (b) New local high-cost bridges at a new location which satisfy the criteria establi…

Trans 215.04 Administration. The department shall administer the local high-cost bridge construction program and have all powers necessary to implement the program. The department[s policies and procedural manuals for project development and subsequent stages will apply. Note: Th…

Trans 215.05 Initiation of proceedings. Proceedings for the construction of a bridge under the program may be initiated by a petition filed with the department. Petitions shall be submitted in accordance with the provisions of s. 84.11 (2), Stats. History: Cr. Register, May, 1990…

Trans 215.06 Hearing. Within 60 days of the receipt of a petition, the department shall provide for a hearing in accordance with the provisions of s. 84.11 (3), Stats. History: Cr. Register, May, 1990, No. 413, eff. 6-1-90.

Trans 215.07 Finding, determination and order. (1) After the hearing specified in s. Trans 215.06, the department shall make such investigation as it considers necessary in order to make a decision. The investigation shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of s. 84.1…

Trans 215.08 Apportionment of cost. Costs shall be apportioned in accordance with the provisions of s. 84.11 (5m), Stats. History: Cr. Register, May, 1990, No. 413, eff. 6-1-90; 2013 Wis. Act 363:

Trans 215.09 Local costs. Local costs shall be established in accordance with the provisions of s. 84.11 (6), Stats. History: Cr. Register, May, 1990, No. 413, eff. 6-1-90. 2

Trans 215.10 Execution and control of work. Execution and control of work shall be in accordance with the provisions of s. 84.11 (7m), Stats. History: Cr. Register, May, 1990, No. 413, eff. 6-1-90; 2013 Wis. Act 363: am. the chapter was last published.

Trans 215.11 Maintenance and operation. Maintenance and operation shall be in accordance with the provisions of s. 84.11 (8), Stats. History: Cr. Register, May, 1990, No. 413, eff. 6-1-90.

Trans 215.12 Exceptions. (1) Nothing in this section prevents construction of a local bridge under other applicable programs. (2) Any high cost bridge project that has been approved under this chapter will cause the local entitlement under the local bridge program in ch. Trans 21…

Trans 220.01 Purpose and scope. The purpose of this chapter is: (1) To establish the administrative procedures for implementing s. 84.063, Stats., and to prevent delays to proposed state trunk highway improvement projects and contractor delay and expense due to uncertain scheduli…

Trans 220.02 Applicability. (1) This chapter applies to state trunk highway improvement projects which have utility facilities located on them and are let for construction after this chapter has been published and for which the department has mailed the notification and plans pre…

Trans 220.03 Definitions. The definition of words and phrases in s. 84.063, Stats., apply to this chapter. In this chapter: (1) XBusiness dayY means any calendar day of the year exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. (2) XCalendar dayY means any day of the year; if m…

Trans 220.04 Notification. (1) The department shall make a reasonable effort to determine what utility facilities are located within the right of way of a proposed improvement project by researching permit files, reviewing map files maintained by the department, field investigati…

Trans 220.05 Project and work plans. (1) After the owner responds with the information specified in s. 84.063 (2) (b), Stats., the department shall mail the owner at least one set of the available project plan. The project plan shall show all existing utility facilities known to …

Trans 220.06 Responsibilities. (1) If the department requires additional work to a utility facility after the facility has been relocated or adjusted in accordance with a work plan approved by the department, the department shall bear the reasonable cost of the additional work. (…

Trans 230.01 General. (1) Pursuant to authority contained in s. 348.25 (3), Stats., the commission does hereby establish limits, procedures and conditions under which the various permits authorized by ss. 348.26 and 348.27, Stats., may be issued. (2) Permits for the movement over…

Trans 230.06 General permits. (1) APPLICATION REThe application requirements for general permits shall be as set forth in s. Trans 230.01 (3) (a), and the following: QUIREMENTS. the chapter was last published. Trans 230.06 WISCONSIN ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (a) Applications for genera…

Trans 230.08 Industrial interplant permits. (1) APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS. The application requirements for industrial interplant permits shall be as set forth in s. Trans 230.01 (3) (a), and the following: (a) Industrial interplant permit applications shall be directed to the Chi…

Trans 230.09 Application form for industrial interplant permits. In compliance with s. 348.25 (3), Stats., the commission designates the following described form for use of any industry owning and operating motor vehicles and trailers which exceed the maximum permissible dimensio…

Trans 231.01 General. (1) This regulation is for the purpose of designating standards within which the department is authorized to issue permits pursuant to s. 86.07 (2), Stats., for placing, constructing or altering driveways for movement of traffic between state trunk highways …

Trans 231.02 Permit requirements. In making application for a permit the applicant agrees to the following conditions: (1) That the applicant represents all parties in interest, and that any driveway or approach constructed by the applicant is for the bona fide purpose of securin…

Trans 231.03 Location, design and construction requirements — general. The location, design, and construction of a driveway shall conform to the following: the chapter was last published. Trans 231.03 WISCONSIN ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (1) A driveway shall be located and restricted as…

Trans 231.04 Commercial — rural. On rural type highway cross section, driveways serving commercial or industrial establishments shall conform to the following: 2 (1) WIDTH OF DRIVE. No driveway except as hereinafter provided shall have a width greater than 35 feet measured at rig…

Trans 231.05 Noncommercial — rural. On rural type highway cross section, driveways serving farm or residence property shall conform to the following: (1) WIDTH OF DRIVE. No noncommercial driveway or combination of driveways shall have a width less than 16 feet nor greater than 24…

Trans 231.06 Commercial — urban. On urban type highway cross section, driveways serving commercial or industrial establishments shall conform to the following: (1) WIDTH OF DRIVE. No driveway shall have a width greater than 35 feet measured at right angles to the centerline of th…

Trans 231.07 Noncommercial — urban. On urban type highway cross section, driveways serving residence property shall conform to the following: (1) WIDTH OF DRIVE. No noncommercial driveway or combination of driveways shall have a width greater than 24 feet measured at right angles…

Trans 233.01 Purpose. Dividing or developing lands, or both, affects highways by generating traffic, increasing parking requirements, reducing sight distances, increasing the need for driveways and other highway access points and, in general, impairing highway safety and impeding…

Trans 233.012 Applicability. (1) In accordance with ss. 86.07 (2), 236.12, 236.34 and 236.45, Stats., this chapter applies to all land division maps reviewed by a city, village, town or county, the department of administration and the department of transportation. This chapter ap…

Trans 233.015 Definitions. Words and phrases used in this chapter have the meanings given in s. 340.01, Stats., unless a different definition is specifically provided. In this chapter: (1) XCertified survey mapY or XCSMY means a map that complies with the requirements of s. 236.3…

Trans 233.017 Other abuttals. For purposes of this chapter, land shall be considered to abut a state trunk highway or connecting highway if the land is any of the following: (1) Land that contains any portion of a highway that is laid out or dedicated as part of a land division i…

Trans 233.02 Basic principles. To control the effects of land divisions on state trunk highways and connecting highways and to carry out the purposes of ch. 236, Stats., the department promulgates the following basic requirements: (1) Local traffic from a land division or develop…

Trans 233.03 Procedures for review. The following procedures apply to review by the department, district office or reviewing municipality of proposed certified survey maps, condominium plats and other land divisions: (1) CONCEPTUAL REVIEW. (a) Before the lots are surveyed and sta…

Trans 233.04 Required information. The land divider shall show on the face of the preliminary or final land division map or on a separate sketch, at a scale of not more than 1,000 feet to the inch, the approximate distances and relationships between the following, and shall show …

Trans 233.05 Direct access to state trunk highway or connecting highway. (1) No land divider may divide land in such a manner that a private road or driveway connects with a state trunk highway or connecting highway or any service road lying partially within the right-of-way of a…

Trans 233.06 Frequency of connections with a state trunk highway or connecting highway. (1) The land division shall be laid out with the least practicable number of highways and private roads or driveways connecting with abutting state trunk highways or connecting highways. (2) T…